Romans 4:1
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, has discovered?
2 If Abraham was indeed justified by works, he had something to boast about, but not before God.
3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.”
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
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- BSB
- What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, has discovered?
- KJV
- What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?
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- What then will we say that Abraham, our forefather, has found according to the flesh?
- ASV
- What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, hath found according to the flesh?
- DARBY
- What shall we say then that Abraham our father according to flesh has found?
- BLB
- What then will we say [that] Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh, has found?
- ÅB
- Hva skal vi da si at vår far Abraham har oppnådd etter kjøttet?
- OTB
- Hva skal vi da si at Abraham, vår stamfar etter kjødet, har oppdaget i denne saken?
- B1930
- Hvad skal vi da si at vår far Abraham har opnådd efter kjødet?
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Isaiah 51:2
Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him.
Read in contextRomans 4:16
Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may rest on grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham’s offspring—not only to those who are of the law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all.
Read in context2 Corinthians 11:22
Are they Hebrews? So am I. Are they Israelites? So am I. Are they descendants of Abraham? So am I.
Read in contextJohn 8:56
Your father Abraham rejoiced that he would see My day. He saw it and was glad.”
Read in contextActs 13:26
Brothers, children of Abraham, and you Gentiles who fear God, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent.
Read in contextLuke 3:8
Produce fruit, then, in keeping with repentance. And do not begin to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
Read in contextMatthew 3:9
And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.
Read in contextRomans 7:7
What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”
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